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U.S. 36 Star Flag - Flank Marker.
Sub-collection: U.S. MilitaryU.S 36 Star Flag - Flank Marker, 1865.
Both the size and the fact that this flag is fringed suggest that this is a small flank marker made to indicate the location of an infantry regiments flanks when in line of battle or on parade.
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